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NeoExmnist
from United States on 2003-05-21 06:13 [#00707940]
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here at school in the u.s. the principal comes on the intercom and tells everyone to stand for the pledge and then he says it. recently, some people at my school realized we didn't have to stand. so, theres 2 people besides me in my class who do not stand. i'm glad we don't have to stand for the fucking pledge. are you asked to do something like this in other places?
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from Where is Phobiazero (Lincoln) (United States) on 2003-05-21 06:20 [#00707946]
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great :0( why are you so attament about not standing and being proud of your country and those who have died for YOU, so you could have your rights ?
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NeoExmnist
from United States on 2003-05-21 06:23 [#00707950]
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it's the fact that its a routine. if i stand i still feel nothing. i don't get meaning out of standing for the pledge, so what's the point.
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marlowe
from Antarctica on 2003-05-21 06:25 [#00707951]
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so you're in favour of mindless patriotism, thad? And mindless loyalty to 'your' president? America was built on the blood of slaves, don't forget that next time you're wailing your proud national anthem. I say Fuck National Pride and Fuck Nationalism.. next time you're proudly chanting "U.S.A!" think of all the people around the world damaged by 'your' country throughout its short history.
Remove Pride and replace it with Humility
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S M Pennyworth
from East Timor on 2003-05-21 06:25 [#00707952]
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whats wrong with sitting? =)
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NeoExmnist
from United States on 2003-05-21 06:27 [#00707956]
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that's how i feel. i didn't ask to be born in this nation, and just because i was doesn't mean i'm going to stand behind it through thick and thin.
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from Where is Phobiazero (Lincoln) (United States) on 2003-05-21 06:29 [#00707958]
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i usually dont chant "u.s.a."
i guess i was raised to respect the flag and what it stands for
that you should stand when the pledge or the national anthem is sung/spoken, and that the flag should be on the speakers right side
(i need some help, with my memory, what do the colors stand for?)
red- white-honor blue-pride ?
you may now be seated if you arnt already.
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NeoExmnist
from United States on 2003-05-21 06:31 [#00707959]
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so it was never your choice. people just told you that was expected. what kind of freedom is that?
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marlowe
from Antarctica on 2003-05-21 06:36 [#00707960]
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here we are -- red stands for the blood of the innocents, shed by US military might and governmental corruption
white stands for the semen of the white rapists of negro slaves
blue stands for the tears of a nation hoodwinked and brainwashed to believe anything it is told.
As usual, there are minority groups who are fighting this oppression, and to them I give them my mental support (until I can join them physically to fight).
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from Where is Phobiazero (Lincoln) (United States) on 2003-05-21 06:42 [#00707963]
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i have always had the choice, yeah i know its fun to be rebelliouse :0)
so anyways.........im tak9ng my 20 minute drive to work and i see in the distance a painted van, w/stripes on the side and blue field w/stars on the back, i get closer and closer and it wasnt painted it was this 1" or so thick carpet, and the dudes liscence plate was "be proud"
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NeoExmnist
from United States on 2003-05-21 06:43 [#00707964]
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it has nothing to do with rebellion. some people really don't agree with things and aren't just trying to make a scene.
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mc_303_beatz
from Glasgow, Scotland on 2003-05-21 06:44 [#00707965]
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Read some Chomksy and learn the facts
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marlowe
from Antarctica on 2003-05-21 06:46 [#00707966]
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don't cheapen it by tainting it as "rebel without a cause" stuff thad. It is your democratic DUTY to rebel and protest against the current administration... America was based on some very nice principles -- ie Liberty for ALL... yet, there is no equality by any means; so it is your Constitutional Duty to become an activist.
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